Convergence is a big buzzword in the security industry these days. Traditionally it hasn’t been a word much associated with locks and hardware, but with the increased focus on power over Ethernet (PoE), wireless and sustainability, the elements that surround the electronic access control reader are now becoming an integral part of that technology package.
What’s more, these increasingly available options for installing locks, request-to-exit buttons and integrated locking systems are making it much easier on the integrator and lowering cost for the end user, opening up new opportunities for covering more doors.